Useful Contacts
Immigration Department (GID)
GID handles visa extensions, airport entry control, ID Cards, issuing passports, residency & work permits for aliens.
Gambian Immigration Department
Tel:(022) 422 8717
Fax:(022) 422 3063
21 OAU Boulevard, (Dobson Street),
Banjul, The Gambia,
West Africa
Ministry of Health & Social Welfare
The department’s responsibilities are focused on the 3 level public health system and improving standards in hospitals, clinics, nursing and dentistry.
Gambian Ministry of Health & Social Welfare
Tel:(220)422 7605
Fax:(220)422 3178
the Quadrangle,
Banjul, The Gambia,
West Africa
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
MOFA promotes foreign policy aimed at promoting the country’s interests by enhancing & expanding bilateral relations with countries & assisting welfare of Gambian citizens overseas.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Tel:(220) 422 3578
Fax:(220) 422 7917
4, Marina Parade,
Greater Banjul, The Gambia,
West Africa
Ministry of Justice (MOJ)
The MOJ and office of the Attorney General’s Chambers carries out multiple legal functions such as law reform, registering patents, running the law courts, legislative drafting among others.
Gambian Ministry of Justice
Tel:(220) 422 5352
Fax:(220) 422 9908
Attorney General Chambers Ministry of Justice, Marina Parade,
Banjul, The Gambia,
West Africa
Ministry of Energy
The Energy Ministry’s functions are to enhance petroleum exploration in Gambia, reduce dependency on imported oil, ensure energy security, reduce wood fuel dependence etc.
Gambian Energy Ministry
Tel:(220) 890 5105
Fax:(220) 446 6560
Second Floor, Futurelec Building, Bertil Harding Highway, Kotu,
Greater Banjul, The Gambia,
West Africa
Ministry for Agriculture
The ministry’s responsibilities are to increase agricultural output, satisfy food needs, generate paid employment & income for agro workers & generate foreign exchange.
Gambian Ministry of Agriculture
Tel:(220) 422 8270
Fax:(220) 422 9325
The Quadrangle,
Banjul, The Gambia,
West Africa
Ministry for Tourism & Culture
Gambian Ministry for Tourism & Culture
Tel:(220) 422 9844
Fax:(220) 422 7753
New Administrative Building, The Quadrangle,
Banjul, The Gambia,
West Africa
Customs & Excise
Gambian Customs & Excise
Tel:(022) 422 3131
Fax:(022) 422 6803
(Banjul Port), 78/79 Liberation Avenue,
Banjul, The Gambia,
West Africa
Ministry of Basic & Secondary Education
MOBSE is responsible for ensuring that standards of early childcare, basic education (grades 1-9), secondary, adult and non-formal education are in line with the EFA action plan.
Gambian Ministry of Basic & Secondary Education
Tel:(220) 446 8232
Fax:(220) 446 4180
Gambia Technical Training Institute Building, PO Box 989,
Banjul, The Gambia,
West Africa
Ministry of Higher Education, Research & Science
The MoHERST is charged by the Government to provide relevant & good quality education, promote research, science & technology to drive economic growth via their various departmental units.
Ministry of Higher Education, Research & Science
Tel:(220) 446 5752
Fax:(220) 446 5408
Willy Thorpe Building,
Banjul, The Gambia,
West Africa
Ministry of Local Government & Lands
Ministry of Local Government & Lands
Tel:(220) 422 6292
Fax:(220) 422 5261
Quadrangle, New Administrative Building,
Banjul, The Gambia,
West Africa
Ministry of Works, Construction & Infrastructure
Ministry of Works, Construction & Infrastructure
Tel:(220) 437 5761
Fax:(220) 437 5765
MDI Road,
Kanifing, The Gambia,
West Africa
Ministry of Finance & Economic Affairs
The Finance Ministry is responsible for the national budget and creating a national economic policy aimed at aiding economic development in Gambia.
Gambian Ministry of Finance & Economic Affairs
Tel:(220) 422 7529
Fax:(220) 422 7954
The Quadrangle,
Banjul, The Gambia,
West Africa
Ministry of Fisheries & Water Resources
The Ministry oversee the fisheries sector to ensure the efficient use of aquatic life resources as well as perform hydrological water quality supply & control.
Ministry of Fisheries & Water
Tel:(220) 420 1400
Fax:(220) 422 3987
6 Marina Parade,
Banjul, The Gambia,
West Africa
Ministry of Petroleum
Ministry of Petroleum
Tel:(220) 880 6317
Fax:(220) 820 0896
Bertil Harding High Way, Kotu,
Greater Banjul, The Gambia,
West Africa
Gambian Tourism Authority
Gambian Tourism Authority
Tel:(220) 446 2491
Fax:(220) 446 2487
PO Box 4085,
Kotu, The Gambia,
West Africa
Interior Ministry of Gambia
The MOTI is responsible for the Gambia Police Force, Department of Immigration, visas issuances, operating the Prison Service and registering NGOs.
Interior Ministry of Gambia
Tel:(220) 422 3277
Fax:(220) 420 1320
5 J.R. Forster Street (formerly Fitzgerald),
Greater Banjul, The Gambia,
West Africa
Ministry of Trade, Regional Integration & Employment
Ministry of Trade, Regional Integration & Employment
Tel:(220) 422 8392
Fax:(220) 422 7756
Independent Drive,
Banjul, The Gambia,
West Africa
Ministry of Economic Planning & Industrial Development
Ministry of Economic Planning & Industrial Development
Tel:(220) 880 0693
Bertil Harding Highway,
Kotu, The Gambia,
West Africa
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Forestry & Environment
Tel:(220) 439 9447
Fax:(220) 439 9518
Kairaba Avenue,
Serekunda, The Gambia,
West Africa
Gambia Ports Authority
Gambia Ports Authority
Tel:(220) 422 8283
34 Liberation Avenue,
Banjul, The Gambia,
West Africa
Ministry of Youth & Sports
Ministry of Youth & Sports
Tel:(220) 449 6386
The Quadrangle,
Greater Banjul, The Gambia,
West Africa